The Battle of Philippi was in 42 BC. Mark Anthony and Octavian worked together to kill Caesar assassins, Brutus and Cassius. After, Anthony and Octavian decided to share power. Octavian ruled the western half of the empire, and Anthony ruled the eastern.


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